Ranking all 136 FBS teams in tiers

From Tier 1 to Tier 20, David Hale ranks all 136 college football program into tiers ahead of the 2025 season.

2025 SEC football preview: Power Rankings, top players, must-see games

Our college football experts breakdown preseason SEC Power Rankings, plus games and players to watch this fall.

The 40 most important players in college football in 2025

From QBs on surefire CFP contenders to potential stars looking to break through, these players will shape the 2025 season.

Stinch's Tiers: Don't overlook these three SEC teams

SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb spotlights Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee as underrated teams that could shake up the conference with returning talent and momentum.

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State top preseason coaches' poll

Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia and Notre Dame claimed the top five spots in the coaches' preseason top 25 poll released Monday.

CFP 2025: 32 teams can make the College Football Playoff

Using ESPN Analytics, Heather Dinich breaks down the 32 teams that can make the playoff.

Fade Texas? Four College Football Playoff bets to consider

Pamela Maldonado breaks down four bets that offer excellent value to make/miss the College Football Playoff.

Breaking down the top defensive linemen in the SEC

The SEC Now crew analyzes how the top returning defensive ends and tackles will wreak havoc through the conference along with potential obstacles they could face.

2026 college football recruiting class rankings: top 25 schools

As more of the best recruits commit, here's how the top classes stack up.

2025 SEC college football projections, preview

The SEC never lacks for talent or storylines -- and there's no reason to think 2025 will be any different.

Darius Rucker on being apart on South Carolina: 'It's incredible'

Country star Darius Rucker joins SEC Network's Marty & McGee to reflect on some of his favorite sports moments, including South Carolina's upset over Alabama and the Ryder Cup.

Ryan McGee's college football Mascot Power Rankings

From giant red blobs and 1,700-pound steer to coonskin caps and bears riding Harleys, these are the sport's top merrymakers.

Swing games for every Top 25 college football team for 2025

We look at the key game that could determine whether each team's season is a success or a dud.

Arch Manning, Texas picked to win SEC over Georgia, Alabama

Texas, with Heisman Trophy candidate Arch Manning, is the preseason pick to win the SEC over Georgia, Alabama, LSU and South Carolina.

2026 NFL draft top pick predictions: Early chances at No. 1

Which quarterback could go first overall? What about edge rusher T.J. Parker or another non-QB? Let's project the race.

Overheard at SEC media days: Arch Manning, Lane Kiffin lead top quips

Conference media days are always ripe with quality quotes, and the witticisms from Atlanta did not disappoint.

Could LaNorris Sellers and South Carolina make a splash this season?

Kirk Herbstreit joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to break down why South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers and Florida's DJ Lagway are two quarterbacks to keep an eye on during the college football season.

X factors for every college football Top 25 team in 2025

Every team has a key player, position group or situation that could swing its season. We break them all down.

Gamecocks' LaNorris Sellers ranks the best 'La' nicknames

Known for his standout plays on the field, South Carolina quarterback Sellers breaks down some of his favorite nicknames that he's received from fans.

Why more will be on LaNorris Sellers' shoulders this season

Greg McElroy expects South Carolina's defense to take a step back this season, resulting in LaNorris Sellers needing to do more.

What to expect from South Carolina this season

Greg McElroy praises the job Shane Beamer has done at South Carolina as he looks ahead to next season.

How will South Carolina's new-look offense produce?

As the Gamecocks miss key pieces on their offense from last season, the SEC Now crew explains what South Carolina has to do in the passing and running game to help supplement the losses.

Beamer: South Carolina football is no 'flash in the pan'

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer said at SEC media days Monday that he's adamant the Gamecocks have 'no ceiling' as the team pursues a national title.

LaNorris Sellers harps on building chemistry ahead of Gamecocks' season

Quarterback Sellers discusses offseason workouts and building chemistry with new guys on the team while also shouting out the South Carolina fans.

How will South Carolina's new-look offense produce?

As the Gamecocks miss key pieces on their offense from last season, the SEC Now crew explains what South Carolina has to do in the passing and running game to help supplement the losses.

LaNorris Sellers explains being more confident for South Carolina

Heading into a season with high expectations for the Gamecocks, Sellers discusses how he's improving in the offseason to lead South Carolina to the top.

Kevin Clark's bold pick to win the Heisman trophy

Kevin Clark predicts South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers will have a spectacular season for the Gamecocks.

The anticipated archvillains for every top 25 college football team

These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.

Area of concern for Top 25 college football teams in 2025

Nobody's perfect, not even the best teams in college football. Here are their potential weak spots.

EA details CFB 26 mode changes, releases team ratings

See which squad takes the No. 1 overall rating in College Football 26.

Sleeper players for college football's top 25 teams in 2025

These players could play a bigger role than expected for the 2025 season.

College football 2026 recruiting: June winners, big questions and what's next

A wild month of visits and commitments is over. Here is what's happening and what it means.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?

College football's top 25 plays since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.

2026 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know

Will Cade Klubnik, LaNorris Sellers or Drew Allar be QB1 in next year's draft? And who are the other names to know in the class?

2025 College Football Power Index: Best matchups, title odds

Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.

SEC increases fines to $500K for rushing field, court

The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.

LSU's Brian Kelly says SEC coaches want game vs. Big Ten

LSU's Brian Kelly said "the wish of the room" among SEC coaches is to add a game vs. a Big Ten opponent in a scheduling agreement, but they "need a partner" to do it.

Greg Sankey talks 5+11 CFP model with SEC coaches, rues timing

In a pivot from the push for automatic qualifiers in the next iteration of the College Football Playoff, the SEC on Tuesday took a heightened interest in a 16-team model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large bids.

Greg Sankey says SEC not settled on preferred CFP format

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday at the league's annual meetings that he's open-minded about the format of the College Football Playoff, while leaving some breadcrumbs about what he thinks are priorities in the conference's decision-making.

Ranking all college football head coaches as players

There are small-school standouts and a Heisman winner. There's a national title QB and one of the best ever.

Spring update of 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.

Here are 11 teams that are in the market for a QB from the 2026 class

We take a look at which teams might have their eye on a quarterback from the 2026 class.

College football's top playmakers for the 2025 season

It's not all about quarterbacks. These players could have a big impact on 2025, even if they don't throw a pass.

Ranking all 136 FBS QB situations into tiers ahead of the 2025 season

From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers.

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and predictions for the 2025 season

With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.

Transfer portal final ranking: College football's 100 best

A definitive list of the top players to enter the portal this winter and spring.

Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 college football team

Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator job? All are part of a college team's offseason.

College football's top 2025 newcomer classes

Building a roster isn't just about recruiting. Combining prep talent with great transfers is key in college football and these teams did it best.

Top newcomers for the top 25 college football teams

From top recruits to big-time transfers, these players look to impact the College Football Playoff hopefuls.